damaging

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The selling has been concentrated in “front-end” Treasurys, Savage said, where an inflation shock or Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes could be the most damaging.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Some of Essayli’s political allies in the law-enforcement community cast the prosecution as misguided and damaging to morale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Howe and his players were booed off by a section of supporters at St James' Park following the damaging Tyne-Wear derby loss, which has left Newcastle 12th in the Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A Rio de Janeiro court has overturned a fine of more than $3 million against football star Neymar for allegedly damaging the environment by building an artificial lake at his mansion.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He had seen what happened when a contractor failed to do this: ladders careening through windows and walls, tools damaging furniture, paint all over the lawn and driveway.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers